2026 Summer Session C
8 weeks, June 22 - August 14
COMPSCI 168 001 - LEC 001
Introduction to the Internet: Architecture and Protocols
Michael Ball, Peyrin Kao
Class #:15392
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed
Offered through
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
138
Enrolled: 99
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 237
Waitlist Max: 100
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
6 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 18 hours of outside work hours per week, and 2 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Other classes by Michael Ball
Other classes by Peyrin Kao
Course Catalog Description
This course is an introduction to the Internet architecture. We will focus on the concepts and fundamental design principles that have contributed to the Internet's scalability and robustness and survey the various protocols and algorithms used within this architecture. Topics include layering, addressing, intradomain routing, interdomain routing, reliable delivery, congestion control, and the core protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, and HTTP) and network technologies (e.g., Ethernet, wireless).
Class Notes
All final exams are in-person only, and will occur during the week of Aug 10-14.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats